Diversity

October 12 th, Day of American Cultural Diversity

The INADI, National Institute against Discrimination, Racism and Xenophobia in Argentina suggested a new name for October 12th, to be renamed ‘Day of the American Cultural Diversity”’ replacing the “Race Day”.

The objective of this initiative was to value ethnic and cultural identities, promoting historical reflection, and was organized by members of indigenous communities, historians and non-governmental organizations in the country.

Everyone thought that the name “Race Day” was inadequate, because any idea or doctrine of superiority based on racial differentiation is scientifically false and morally condemnable.

The use of the term ‘race’, prevalent in the 18th and 19th centuries, was abandoned due to its lack of scientific support and was used by political and cultural reasons to serve as a supposed justification or excuse for genocide and acts of discrimination.